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NIRA increases Replacement Fees For National IDs See how Much

Ssemaganda Moses Hope
By Ssemaganda Moses Hope


NIRA increases Replacement Fees For National IDs See how Much
NIRA increases Replacement Fees For National IDs See how Much

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The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has raised the charges for the replacement of damaged national IDs from Shs50,000 to Shs200,000.

 

 

The Authority's spokesperson, Osborn Mushabe, stated that the same fees apply when correcting national ID details if the holder made the error.

He further noted that in addition to paying for the renewal, applicants are required to present a letter from the police.

 

 

Details about upcoming national ID renewal project
According to the Authority, Shs666.85 billion has been approved by the cabinet to enrol at least 17.2 million Ugandans and renew 15.8 million ID cards, which expired in August 2024


The budget will cover the acquisition of software, hardware, operating systems, and all supporting technology. It will also be used to purchase blank ID cards, fuel, facilitate allowances for 13,000 registration assistants, and cover administrative costs.

 

 

NIRA stated that an expired identity card will remain valid for an additional year and can be used for purposes under Sections 65 and 66 of the Registration of Persons Act, such as accessing government services and conducting financial transactions.

As per the timeline, from October 20 to November 15, the Authority will carry out the installation and configuration of new hardware for the NIRA data centre.

additional card printing machines will be delivered and installed, each with a daily production capacity of 80,500 cards.

 

 

NIRA Executive Director, Rosemary Kisembo, emphasised that the goal of the exercise is to ensure all eligible voters, aged 17 and above, are registered and issued with national IDs. According to Kisembo, the exercise will be conducted every day, including weekends, from 8A.M. to 5P.M.

 

 

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